The only place in B.C. where grizzlies receive substantive protection now is the Great Bear Rainforest, thanks to the earlier efforts of Coastal First Nations, who worked with the B.C. government to make large areas of land off limits to logging and other industrial development. More »

It's not often that we witness the moment when something is transformed into legacy. That's what happened on August 15 as a totem pole was raised to commemorate 20 years of cooperation between the Haida Nation and federal government to protect Gwaii Haanas National Park and Haida Heritage Site.
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Something extraordinary is growing in the heart of Toronto this summer. With the boundless enthusiasm of 21 Neighbourhood Park Rangers and 14 local partner groups, we are literally bringing nature... More »

In the past, the B.C. government lobbied the federal government to lift the ban on oil and gas exploration and tanker traffic in the province. Because most British Columbians supported the moratorium, a panel recommended upholding protection for B.C.'s coast. The B.C. government has since abandoned the push for oil drilling and exploration in B.C.'s coastal waters — for now. More »

Active transportation networks in cities enhance health, the safety of our communities and the long-term sustainability of our society. The recent debate on Vancouver's Pt. Grey and Cornwall active transport corridor exemplifies the bumpy road ahead as we repurpose cities to more liveable neighbourhoods More »

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It's a cozy corner of DSF's Vancouver office where staff plot, plan and eat cake together. The Panther Lounge blog profiles interesting news and ideas about sustainability and society, both from inside our organization and the community around it.